Hello all! The photo contest voting period is coming to an end tonight at midnight (Eastern Time). Get your votes in now. We will than proceed to the staff voting and production phase to produce the calendar.

If you do not wish to use Facebook for voting, please email photos@aaanet.org, no votes will be counted which have been submitted after midnight (Eastern Time) tonight.

I want to thank all the amazing photographers who have submitted this year. We got more submission and votes this year than any previous year, each provoking and imaginative. Thanks to your votes we will be narrowing down the photographs until we have 12 for our calendar (Ideally 4 from each of the categories). Then we will be producing the calendar, which will be given out at the annual meeting, or by request after the annual meeting.

If you are one of the photographers selected for the calendar, please email photos@aaanet.org, so we can send you the desired number of calendars. There is a limited amount being produced this year, so please request early!

The AAA Photo Contest is designed to demonstrate the rich possibilities of anthropological work through photography. The impressive array of photos received in the past illustrates the diverse and exciting work anthropologists pursue, as well as the insights that AAA members have to offer. Visit the AAA Photo Contest page for guidelines and submission details.

The AAA Photo Contest is designed to demonstrate the rich possibilities of anthropological work through photography. The impressive array of photos received in the past illustrates the diverse and exciting work anthropologists pursue, as well as the insights that AAA members have to offer. Visit the AAA Photo Contest page for guidelines and submission details.

The AAA Photo Contest is designed to demonstrate the rich possibilities of anthropological work through photography. The impressive array of photos received in the past illustrates the diverse and exciting work anthropologists pursue, as well as the insights that AAA members have to offer. Visit the AAA Photo Contest page for guidelines and submission details.

The AAA Photo Contest is designed to demonstrate the rich possibilities of anthropological work through photography. The impressive array of photos received in the past illustrates the diverse and exciting work anthropologists pursue, as well as the insights that AAA members have to offer.

Guidelines for Photographers

Entries may be submitted online May 1 through June 30.

Each participant may submit up to two high resolution photos.

Participants will be asked to select one of four categories for each photo:

People photos feature the “who” of anthropology. They may include portraits, small groups, crowds, researchers and more.

Place photos focus on the “where” of anthropology. Emphasis is on the location more than anything else.

Practice photos show the “what” of anthropology. They may focus on a specific area of study, but they may also show what anthropologists do in the course of their work.

Process photos demonstrate the “how” of anthropology. These photos are likely to show an in-depth aspect of anthropological work.

Include a title and brief caption that emphasizes the photo’s connection to anthropology.

Qualifying photos must be from January 2011 or later. Previous submissions do not qualify.

Participation is open only to AAA members.

AN staff will ensure photos meet qualifying standards:

Photo is in focus (don’t worry – we recognize the creative use of depth of field)

Voting by AAA Members

All AAA members will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite photos in each category in September. Then, the top photos in each category will be displayed during the AAA Annual Meeting in Chicago and appear in Anthropology News.

The AAA Photo Contest is designed to demonstrate the rich possibilities of anthropological work through photography. The impressive array of photos received in the past illustrates the diverse and exciting work anthropologists pursue, as well as the insights that AAA members have to offer.

Guidelines for Photographers

Entries may be submitted online May 1 through June 30.

Each participant may submit up to two high resolution photos.

Participants will be asked to select one of four categories for each photo:

People photos feature the “who” of anthropology. They may include portraits, small groups, crowds, researchers and more.

Place photos focus on the “where” of anthropology. Emphasis is on the location more than anything else.

Practice photos show the “what” of anthropology. They may focus on a specific area of study, but they may also show what anthropologists do in the course of their work.

Process photos demonstrate the “how” of anthropology. These photos are likely to show an in-depth aspect of anthropological work.

Include a title and brief caption that emphasizes the photo’s connection to anthropology.

Qualifying photos must be from January 2011 or later. Previous submissions do not qualify.

Participation is open only to AAA members.

AN staff will ensure photos meet qualifying standards:

Photo is in focus (don’t worry – we recognize the creative use of depth of field)

Voting by AAA Members

All AAA members will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite photos in each category in September. Then, the top photos in each category will be displayed during the AAA Annual Meeting in Chicago and appear in Anthropology News.

Today is the last day to enter the 2011 AAA Photo Contest. If it’s on your list of things to do, be sure to do it by midnight tonight (East Coast time).

Submit your photos using our online submission form. When you submit, you’ll be asked to choose a category for each photo. The choices are People, Place, Practice and Process. Descriptions of each category are on the blog and on the Photo Contest Page.

Remember, voting by AAA membership will open in mid-September. We’re looking forward to seeing your photos!